Payload comparison

[PnchDrnk]

Hi everyone,

I recently purchased a ‘23 powerboost and am curious what other powerboost owners payload ratings are. Mine is rated for 1414lbs after all the additions added but wanted to compare.

Thanks and happy to join the family!

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[Warsatt]

I'm new here too, and have just acquired a 23 Powerboost. Mine says the payload is 1331 lbs. It also says the gross weight rating is 7350, however, the rear axle is rated for 4150 and the front axle is rated for 4100 so it seems to me that the gross capacity should be 8250. I'm wondering what is the weakest link that caused the GVWR to be 900 lbs less than the axle capacity.

 

[Aron]

There are quite a number of threads about powerboost payloads that you can find on here with a little bit of searching. In general, a nicely equipped 4x4 can be had with 1500-1600 lbs of payload, if you avoid a few of the heavier items (moonroof, bed utility package, power tailgate, power running boards, big wheels/tires). Mine is a '22 Lariat with 1831 lbs of payload, but it's a 4x2 (which I ordered on purpose because it saves ~300lbs in payload).

I'm new here too, and have just acquired a 23 Powerboost. Mine says the payload is 1331 lbs. It also says the gross weight rating is 7350, however, the rear axle is rated for 4150 and the front axle is rated for 4100 so it seems to me that the gross capacity should be 8250. I'm wondering what is the weakest link that caused the GVWR to be 900 lbs less than the axle capacity.

The total vehicle weight ratings take into account more than just combined axle weights. I'm not a mechanical engineer, so I don't know what the overall limiting factor might be. It may be one component (frame, suspension, etc.) that is the "weak link", or it could be a combination of several components that taken together become the limiting factor. Braking power might also be the reason--maybe the vehicle itself is plenty strong, but the brakes are only capable of slowing down a given mass in the required distance.

 

[F150patriot]

My 4x4 short bed 3.5 SC non pb xlt is 1975# to add my 2 cents that nobody cares about!

 

[Warsatt]

So, do you tow with it?

 

[Aron]

So, do you tow with it?

I'm not sure if your question was directed at me or @F150patriot, but I'll answer anyway. The main reason that I purchased my truck was to tow a 6500lb travel trailer. The 4x4 capability would have been nice to have, but since I never really go off road it isn't really necessary, and there was no way to get 4x4 with all of the other options that I wanted and still have the payload rating that I required.

 

[Warsatt]

I was asking Ted with the high payload capacity if he towed with it.

 

[Samson16]

#1624
Just gonna lay that down. In the 4x4 PB world it’s like 3 Cowboys ?

 

[wrgrimes]

I’m with Aron, I ordered a 2023 4x2 KR with minimal options for towing a travel trailer. Sticker payload 1781#. I drove straight to the scales and measured 1850#, so 1800#+/-.
I did a lot of research and 4x4 at around 290# is the biggest payload reducer. You will find many discussions saying 4x4 is essential to tow, and many supporters of 4x2. One fleet salesman said Ford advises 4x2 for towing. I pulled a 6500# boat for years with steep wet ramps with 4x2 Sequoia. Key- locking or non-slip differential.
Unfortunately, some health issues have postponed our trailer purchase. We had no plans for remote towing. Our friends have towed their 25’ Airstream for years with 4x2.
Fortunately, I love my truck.
Any truck purchase involves compromise- cost, mpg, payload, drivetrain, use, comfort, dimensions, hybrid/generator and the list goes on.
Ford removed one decision, you can’t get a 2024 PowerBoost with 4x2. So your best payload will by around 1500-1550#. So your compromise may be with the trailer. A +/-1000# tongue weight (the primary limiting factor) does not leave much room for passengers and stuff. Some people have found their loaded PB with 1300# payload and #1100 tongue weight did not leave room for family or stuff.

 

[Karytas80]

#1614 2023 XLT SC PB 4x4 5.5

 

[Samson16]

The PB has a famously gimped payload sticker lol

 

[Regular150]

Our 21 Limited PB has every option, max recline, massage seats, twin panel roof, power tailgate, etc, and yeah, it's payload is the lowest of all!

 

[Samson16]

#1100 tongue weight did not leave room for family or stuff.

That’s a pretty big trailer. Flying Cloud 27FB has a published tongue weight of #850.

 

[DBL R]

I'm new here too, and have just acquired a 23 Powerboost. Mine says the payload is 1331 lbs. It also says the gross weight rating is 7350, however, the rear axle is rated for 4150 and the front axle is rated for 4100 so it seems to me that the gross capacity should be 8250. I'm wondering what is the weakest link that caused the GVWR to be 900 lbs less than the axle capacity.

I have a suspicion that ford includes most components of the HDPP with the powerboost which provides the additional 900ish capacity, but for legal reasons they don’t advertise those numbers through payload ratings.

 

[Aron]

That’s a pretty big trailer. Flying Cloud 27FB has a published tongue weight of #850.

I wouldn't put too much faith in those manufacturer-published tongue weights. My 24' trailer has a published tongue weight of 570lbs, but even the day I brought it home from the dealership it weighed a good deal more than that, after they put on the battery, propane tanks, etc. My trailer loaded with all of my regular camping gear (dishes, food, camp chairs, etc., but NOT water) has a tongue weight closer to 900lbs (+/- 50 lbs, depending upon what I bring and where I put it).

That 27' Flying Cloud will probably have a larger tongue weight than 1100lb once you put stuff in it, especially if you travel with full tanks.

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